Scots dad who lost both legs after terrifying battle against killer blood infection walks again

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boxing coach is back in the gym training the next generation of champions just months after losing both his legs. Scott Dyer, from Bonnyrigg, was just hours from death after contracting a killer blood infection.

The 46-year-old was left fighting for his life and placed in a coma after being diagnosed with meningococcal septicaemia and pneumonia in February.

He had both legs amputated and all of his fingers except his thumbs taken off to battle the infection.The dad-of-two had to learn to walk again on prosthetic legs which the fitness fanatic.He is now back enjoying life once again training young fighters at Midlothian Boxing Club and climbing his beloved Pentland hills.Scott said: "Before my operation, hillwalking and being in the gym were.